Potato chips vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato chips and apple pie
- Apple pie contains less vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, and fiber than potato chips.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for potato chips is 48% higher.
- Apple pie has 20 times less potassium than potato chips. Potato chips have 1275mg of potassium, while apple pie has 65mg.
- Apple pie is lower in saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index than apple pie.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +857.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1861.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +565.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +581.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +587.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +871.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +237.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1636.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1025% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 2.198g | 66% |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.038mg | 48% |
| Fats | 34.6g | 11g | 36% |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 65mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 10.96g | 3.797g | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 3.2mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.046mg | 29% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 0.038mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 24mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 1.123mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Calories | 536kcal | 237kcal | 15% |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 7mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 4.388g | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 1.6g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.182mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 266mg | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 4µg | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 1.9g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.119mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 52.9g | 34g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.21mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.134mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.158mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.1g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +268.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2647.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +453.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.4% |
